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Max Irons stops a robbery and is hailed a hero

11. Elizabeth's new mother-in-law's opening gambit: "I am not happy about this marriage".

12. That battle of the mother-in-laws.

13. The regal 15th century pillow talk: "Let us make a son to scotch the Lancastrian threat. Let us start our dynasty". (Verdict: It's not great.)

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So until Sunday, see a sneak peek of next week's episode below

NB: There are rumours abound that the US are getting The White Queen version with extended sex scenes. We have yet to confirm this distressing news so for the time being we'll withhold judgement *does suspicious side eyes at the Beeb*.